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The reasons for the widespread popularity of online voter registration vary across states. Democrats often get on board with proposals aimed to make the voting process easier. Republicans have been enticed by arguments that a digital registration system can be more secure. And the prospect of making changes that have saved some states millions of dollars compared to antiquated paper registration systems has played well in many capitals."

"More generally, though, election reform raises questions about the pace of change and how to pay for it. The White House’s voting commission pointed to the existence of 8,000 different elections jurisdictions, which “makes uniformity challenging.” Along with advocating standardized elections system, online registration and early voting, the commission called for better training and more oversight of election administrators."

"That requires money. There has been less movement toward the kind of expensive investments in staffing, training and polling place technology that some say is necessary to truly improve the voting system."

Read the full article by Jake Grovum on Stateline.